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posted 20 October 2005 10:21 AM      Profile for Crippled_Newsie     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
Gay.com UK:
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Two attackers have received suspended sentences and fines for beating up two gay men. A third has received a fine.

Ian Crutchley, 20, and Michael Poole, 19, both pleaded guilty to attacking their victims earlier this year, admitting assault and threatening behaviour. Both were given suspended sentences of four months and ordered to pay costs.

Gavin Shaw, 19, had to pay costs after admitting to threatening behaviour.

The incident left one of the victims with a broken nose and haemorrhaging to his right eye.
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They have hit out at the sentences, warning that the men will be allowed to walk free if they “keep their noses clean”.

“That's just so unfair when we are still suffering. On top of our injuries we were very badly shaken. I've had counselling and while I still go to the pub, if I see a group of lads I steer clear,” victim Scott Austin told the Chester Chronicle.


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